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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.27 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.27 and 146.45 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.27 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.27 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.27 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 33,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.63/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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